The Classic Explorer status bar is a separate feature from the Start menu and from Windows own status display. The project FAQ specifically describes Open-Shell status-bar options for Windows 8/10. Treat behavior on newer Explorer versions as something to verify, not assume.
What to do
- Confirm the Explorer component is installed. Open its settings and inspect the Status Bar options that are available in your version.
- Note whether Windows already shows a status bar. Avoid enabling overlapping displays before understanding which component is producing each line.
- Change one information option and open a local folder containing several files. Select a file and compare the displayed information with its Properties dialog.
- Test the same setting in a newly opened Explorer window and at a narrower window size. Keep the configuration that remains readable without obscuring navigation.
Check the result
Check selected-item information and available-space presentation where supported. Use a known local drive before investigating inconsistent network-folder behavior.
Limits & precautions
An option visible in a configuration dialog is not proof that every modern Explorer implementation exposes the corresponding UI. Document the Windows build with any mismatch.
Questions & answers
Is this the Windows taskbar?
No. It refers to status information inside a File Explorer window.
Will the Windows 10 instructions always apply to Windows 11?
No. The Explorer implementation and extension compatibility need checking.
Sources & scope
Documentation checked October 30, 2026. These instructions are documentation-led, not a claim of hands-on testing on your Windows build.